Charak Samhita

List of herbs in Charak Samhita

The page enlists a list of herbs in overall Charak Samhita according to the chapter.

Sutra Sthana Chapter 4 Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya

The activity profile is given next to the name of herb.

  1. Jivaka (Microstylis wallichii) : Jeevaniya, Shukra janana, Snehopaga
  2. Rishabhaka (Microstylis wallichii) : Jeevaniya, Shukra janana
  3. Meda (Polygonatum verticilatum): Jeevaniya, Shukra janana, Snehopaga
  4. Mahameda (Polygonatum verticilatum): Jeevaniya
  5. Kakoli (Roscoea procera): Jeevaniya, Brimhaniya, Shukra janana, Snehopaga, Aangamrdaprashamana
  6. Kshirakakoli (Tuberous Root of Roscoea procera): Jeevaniya, Brimhaniya, Shukra janana, Snehopaga
  7. Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus): Jeevaniya, Shukra janana
  8. Mashaparni (Taramnus labialis)': Jeevaniya, Shukra janana
  9. Jivanti (Leptadenis reticulate): Jeevaniya, Snehopaga, Vaya sthapana, Shwasahara
  10. Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Jeevaniya, Shonita sthapana, Angamrdaprashamana, Dahaprashamana, Mutra virajaniya, Asthapanopaga, Vamanopaga, Snehopaga, Kandughna, Kanthya, Varnya, Sandhaniya, Purishavirajaniya
  11. Kshirini (Mimusops hexandra): Brumhaniya
  12. Rajakshavaka (Euphorbia microphylla): Brumhaniya
  13. 'Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera): Brumhaniya, Balya
  14. Bhadraudani (Sida cordifolia): Brumhaniya
  15. Bharadwaji (Thespesia lampas): Brumhaniya
  16. Payasya (Ipomoea paniculate or Tylophora indica??) : Brumhaniya, Balya, Varnya, Purisha virajaniya
  17. Rishyagandha (Argeria speciose): Brumhaniya
  18. Musta (Cyprus rotundus): Lekhaniya, Truptighna, Kandughna, Atanyashodhana, Trushnanigrahana
  19. Kushtha (Sausurea lappa): Lekhaniya, Shukrashodhana, Asthapanopaga
  20. Haridra (Curcuma longa): Lekhaniya, Kushthaghna, Vishaghna
  21. Daruharidra (Berberis aristata): Lekhaniya, Arshoghna, Kaṇdughna
  22. Vacha (Acorus calamus): Lekhaniya, Truptighna, Arshoghna, Asthapanopaga, Sheeta prashamana, Sanjna sthapana
  23. Ativisha (Aconitus heterophyllum): Lekhaniya, Arshoghna
  24. Katurohini-Shakuladani- Arishtha (Picrorrhiza kurroa): Lekhaniya, Stanyashdhana, Bhedaniya, Prajasthapana
  25. Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica ): Lekhaniya, Bhedaniya, Dipaniya, Tr̥uptighna , Arshoghna, Shulaprashamana
  26. Chirabilva (Holoptelia indica / Pongamia pinnata ): Lekhaniya, Bhedaniya
  27. Haimavati (Iris germanica): Lekhaniya
  28. Arka, Sadapuṣhpa (Calotropis procera): Bhedaniyani, Swedopaga, Vamanopagani
  29. Agnimukhi- Langali (Gloriosa superba): Bhedaniya
  30. Chitra (Baliospermum montanum): Bhedaniya
  31. Shankhini (Canscora ducussata): Bhedaniya
  32. Svarnakshiri (Argemone Mexicana/ Euphorbia thomsonia): Bhedaniya
  33. Prushniparni (Uraria picta): Sandhaniya, Shothahara, Angamrdaprashamana
  34. Ambashtha (Cessampelos paraira):Sandhaniya
  35. Mocharasa (exudates of Shalmalia malabarica): Sandhaniya, Purisha samgrahaniya, Shonita sthapana, Vedana sthapana
  36. Dhataki: Sandhaniyani, Purisha samgrahaniya, Mutravirajaniyani
  37. Lodhra (Symplocos racemose): Sandhaniya, Purisha samgrahaniya, Shonita sthapana
  38. Priyangu, Viswakasenakranta (Callicarpa microphylla): Sandhaniya, Mutravirajaniya, Shonitasthapana, Purishasamgrahaniya, Prajasthapana
  39. Katphala (Myricanagi): Sandhaniya, Shukra shodhana, Vedana sthapana
  40. Pippali (Piper longum): Dipaniya, Kanṭhya, Truptighna, Asthapanopaga, Hikkanigrahana, Kasahara, Shulaprashamana, Shirovirechanopaga, Sheeta prashamana
  41. Pippalimula (Roots of Piper nigrum): Dipaniya, Shula prashamana
  42. Chavya (Piper chaba): Dipaniya, Truptighna, Shulaprashamana, Arshoghna
  43. Amlavetas: Dipaniya, Hrudya, Shwasahara
  44. Maricha (Piper nigrum): Dipaniya, Krumighna, Shiro-virechanopaga, Shula prashamana
  45. Ajamoda (Apium graveolens): Dipaniyani, Shula prashamana
  46. Bhallataka (Semicarpus anacardium): Dipaniyani, Mutra samgrahaniya (Arushkara) Kushthaghna
  47. Hingu (Exudates of Ferula narthex) : Dipaniya, Shwasahara, Sanjna sthapana
  48. Aindri(Citrulus colosynthesis): Balya, Prajasthapana
  49. R̥ushabhi: Balya
  50. Atirasa -Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus): Balya, Vaya sthapana
  51. Rishyaprokta (Abutilon indicum): Balya
  52. Rohini: Balya
  53. Bala, Bhadrodani (Sida cordifolia): Balya
  54. Atibala (Abutilon indicum): Balya
  55. Chandana (Santalum album ): Varṇya, Kaṇdughna, Vishaghna, Trushnasangrahana, Dahaprashamana, Angamrdaprashamana
  56. Tunga(Callophyllus anophyllum): Varnya
  57. Padmaka, Padmakeshara (Prunus cerasoides): Varṇya, Purishasamgrahaṇiya, Vedanasthapana
  58. Manjishtha, Samanga (Rubia cordifolia): Varṇya, Vishaghna , Jwarahara, Sandhaniya, Purisha samgrahaniya
  59. Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus): Varṇyani, Stanyashodhana, Jwarahara, Dahaprashamana, Kanthya
  60. Sita (Sugar): Varnya
  61. Lata (Black variety of cynodont dactylon): Varnya
  62. Ikshu (Sacccharum officinarum): Kanthya, Shukra shodhana, Shramahara
  63. Draksha, Mrudvika (Vitis vinifera): Kanthya, Virechanopaga, Kasahara, Jvarahara, Shramahara, snehopaga
  64. Vidari (Puraria tuberose): Kanthya, Snehopaga, Angamardaprashamana
  65. Kaiṭarya (Myricanagi): Kanthya
  66. Hamsapadi (Adiantum lanulatum): Kanthya
  67. Bruhati (Solanum indicum): Kanthya, Hikkanigrahana, Shvayathuhara, Angamardaprashamana
  68. Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum): Kanthya, Hikkanigrahan, Kasahara, Shvayathuhara, Sheeta prashamana, Angamrdaprashamana
  69. Amra (Mangifera indica): Hrudya, Chhardinigrahana (Amra pallava- leaves) Purishasamgrahaniya (Amra asthi-seed)- Mutrasamgrahaniya
  70. Amrataka (Spondias pinnata): Hrudya
  71. Likucha (Artocarpus lakoocha): Hrudya
  72. Karamarda (Carrisa carandas): Hrudya
  73. Vrukshamla (Tamarindus indica): Hrudya
  74. Kuvala (Zizyphus sativa): Hrudya, Virechanopaga
  75. Badara (Zizyphus jujuba): Hridya, Virechanopaga, Swedopaga, Chhardinigrahana, Hikkanigrahana, Shramahara, Udardaprashamana
  76. Daḍima (Punica granatum): Hridya, Chhardinigrahaṇ, Shramahara
  77. Matulunga (Citrus decumana): Hrudyani, Chhardinigrahana
  78. Viḍanga (Embelia ribes): Trptighna, Kushṭhaghna, Krimighna, Shirovirechanopaga
  79. Murva (Clema tistriloba): Trptighna, Stanyashodhana
  80. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): Trptighna, Trushnanigrahana, Dahaprashamana, Stanyashodhana
  81. Madhuparni (Tinospora cordifolia): Sandhaniya, Snehopaga
  82. Patola (Trochiosanthus dioeca): Truptighna, Trishna nigrahana
  83. Kutaja, Vatsaka (Holarrhena antydesenterica): Arshoghna, Kanḍughna; Fruits of Holarrhena antydesenterica: Stanyashodhana, Asthapanopaga
  84. Bilva (Aegle marmelos): Arshoghna, Asthapanopaga, Anuvasanopaga, Shvayathuhara
  85. Abhaya (Terminalia chebula): Arshoghnani, Kushthaghna, Virechanopaga, Hikka nigrahana, Kasahara, Jwarahara, Vayasthapana
  86. Dhanvayasa- duralabha (Fagonia cretica): Arshoghna, Hikka nigrahana, Kasahara
  87. Khadira,, Somavalka (Acacia catechu): Kushthaghna, Udardaprashamana, Mutra samgrahaniya
  88. Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica): Kushthaghna, Virechanopaga, Kasahara, Jwarahara
  89. Saptaparna: kushthaghna, udardaprashamana
  90. Karavira: Kushthaghna
  91. Jatipravala (Tender shoot of Jasminum officinale): Kushthaghna
  92. Nalada (Nardostachys jatamansi): Kandughna
  93. Aragvadha ,Kritamala (Cassia fistula): Kandughnna, Kushthaghna
  94. Naktamala(Pongamia pinnata) : Kandughna
  95. Nimba: Kandughna
  96. Sarshapa: Kandughna, Asthapanopaga, Shiro-virechanopaga
  97. Akshiva, Shigru, Shobhanjana (Moringa oleifera): Shirovirechanopaga, Krimighna, Swedopaga
  98. Gandira (Euphorbia antiquorum): Krimighna, Shula prashamana
  99. Kebuka (Costus speciosus): Krimighna
  100. Nirguṇḍi, Sindhuvara (Vitex negundo): Krimighna, vishaghna
  101. Kinihi (Achyrantus aspera): Krimighna
  102. Shwadanshtra (Tribulus teriestris): Krimighna, Mutrala, Anuvasanopaga
  103. Vrukshaparni (A variety of ipomoea reniformis): Krimighna
  104. Akhuparni (Ipomoea reniformis): Krimighna
  105. Ela (elettaria cardamomum): Vishaghna, Shwasahara, Angamrdaprashamana
  106. Palindi (Operculina terpethum): Vishaghna
  107. Kataka (Strychnos potatorum): Vishaghna
  108. Shirisha (Albizzia lebbek): Vishaghna, Vedanasthapana
  109. Shleshmantaka (Cordia dicotoma): Vishaghna
  110. Viraṇa (Viteveria zizanioides): Stanyajanana
  111. Shali (Oryza sativa): Stanyajanana
  112. Shashtik Shali: stanyajananāni, sramaharāṇi
  113. Ikshuvalika (Astercantha longifolia): Stanyajanana
  114. Darbha (Desmostachys bipinnata): Stanyajanana, Mutravirechaniya
  115. Kusha (variety of Desmostachys bipinnata): Stanyajanana, Mutravirechaniyani
  116. Kasha (Saccharaum spontaneum): Stanyajanana, Mutravirechaniya
  117. Gundra (Soccha rumsara): Stanyajanan, Mutravirechaniya
  118. Itkata: Stanyajanana, Mutravirechaniya
  119. Katruna (cymbopogons choenanthus): Stanyajanana
  120. Patha (Cessampelos paraeria): Stanyashodhana, Jwarahara
  121. Mahaushadha, Shrungavera, Nagara (Zingiber officinale): Stanyashodhana, Truptighna, Trushnanigrahana, Arshoghna, Dipaniya, Shula prashamana, Shitaprashamana
  122. Suradaru(Cedrus deodar): Stanyashodhana, Anuvasanopaga
  123. Kiratatikta (Swertia chiraita): Stanyashodhana, Trushnanigrahana
  124. Vriddharuha: Shukrajananāni
  125. Jatila (Nardostachys jatamansi): Shukrajanana, Sanjnasthapana
  126. Kulinga (Blefaris edulis): Shukrajanana
  127. Elavaluka (Brunus cerasus): Shukra shodhana, Vedana sthapana
  128. Katphala: Shukra shodhana, vedana sthapana
  129. Samudraphena: Shukra shodhana
  130. Kadamba (Anthocephalus indicus): Shukra shodhana, Vedana sthapana
  131. Ikshu (Sacccharum officinarum): Shukra shodhana, Shramahara
  132. Kandekshu ( Stem of Sacccharum officinarum): Shukra shodhana
  133. Ikshuraka (Astercantha longifolia): Shukra shodhana
  134. Vasuka (indigo feraenneaphylla): Shukra shodhana, Mutravirechaniya
  135. Eranda, Urubuka (Ricinus communis): Swedopagani, Angamardaprashamana, Bhedaniya
  136. Vrushchira (White variety of Boerhaavia diffusa): Swedopaga, Anuvasanopaga, Kasahara
  137. Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa): Swedopaga, Anuvasanopaga, Kasahara, Vayasthapana
  138. Yava (Hordeum vulgare): Swedopaga, Chhardinigrahaṇa, Shramaharaṇi
  139. Tila (Sesamum indicum): Swedopaga, Purisha virajaniya (Tila kana)
  140. Kulattha (Dolichos biflorus): Swedopaga
  141. Masha (Phaseolus mungo): Swedopaga
  142. Madhu: Vamanopaga, Shonitasthapana
  143. Kovidara(Red variety of Bauhinia veriegata): Vamanopaga
  144. Karbudara (White variety of bauhinia veriegata): Vamanopaga
  145. Nipa (Anthocephalus indicus): Vamanopaga
  146. Vidula (Barringtonia acutangula): Vamanopaga
  147. Bimbi (Coccinia indica): Vamanopaga
  148. Shanapushpi (Crotalaria verrucosa): Vamanopaga
  149. Pratyakpuṣhpa (Achyranthus aspera): Vamanopaga (Apamarga) Shirovirechanopaga
  150. Kashmarya (Gmelina arborea): Virechanopaga, Shvayathuhara, Dahaprashamana
  151. Parushaka (Grevia asiatica): Virechanopaga, Jwarahara, Shramahara
  152. Bibhitak (Terminalia belerica): Virechanopaga, Jwarahara
  153. Karkandhu (Zizyphus nummularia): Virechanopaga
  154. Pilu (Salvadora persica): Virechanopaga, Jwarahara
  155. Trivruta, Suvaha (Operculina terpethum): Asthapanopaga, Bhedaniyani, Vishaghna
  156. Shatapushpa (Anathum sova): Asthapanopaga, Anuvasanopaga
  157. Madanaphala (Randia dumetroum): Asthapanopaga
  158. Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata): Anuvasanopaga
  159. Agnimantha (Clerodandrum phlomoides / Premna integrifolia): Anuvasanopaga, Shitaprashamana, Shothahara
  160. Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum): Anuvasanopaga, Sheetaprashamana, Shothahara
  161. Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus): Shirovirechanopaga
  162. Kshavaka (Centipeda minima): Shirovirechanopaga
  163. Shweta (White veriety of clitoreaternatea) : Shirovirechanopaga, Vaya sthapana
  164. Mahashweta (variety of Clitorea ternatea): Shirovirechanopaga
  165. Jambu (Eugenia jumbolana): Chhardinigrahana, Purishavirajaniya, Mutrasangrahaniya
  166. Yastika: Chhardinigrahana
  167. Mruti: Chhardinigrahana, Purisha virajaniya
  168. Laja (Fried paddy): Chhardinigrahana, Dahaprashamana, Shonita sthapana
  169. Dhanvayavas: Trishna nigrahana
  170. Parpataka (Fumaria parviflora): Trishna nigrahana
  171. Hribera (Pavonia odorata): Trishna nigrahana, Dahaprashamana
  172. Dhanyaka (Coriander sativum): Trishna nigrahana, Sheeta prashamana
  173. Shati (Hedychium spicatum): Hikka nigrahana, Shwasahara
  174. Pushkaramula (Inula racemosa): Hikka nigrahana, Shwasahara
  175. Vruksharuha (Dendrophthoe falcata): Hikka nigrahana
  176. Kulira (Rhus succedanea): Hikka nigrahana
  177. Ananta: Purishasamgrahaniya
  178. Katvanga: Purishasamgrahaniya
  179. Dhataki (Woodfordia floribunda): Purishasangrahaṇiya, Mutra virajaniya
  180. Padma (Nelumbo nucifera): Purishasamgrahaṇiya, Mutra virajaniya
  181. Shallaki tvak (bark of Boswellia serrata): Purisha virajaniya
  182. Kacchura (Mucuna prurience): Purisha virajaniya
  183. Shalmali (Shalmalia malabarica): Purisha virajaniya
  184. Shriveshtaka (Extract of pinus roxburghii): Purisha virajaniya
  185. Utpala, Saugandhika (Nymphaea alba): Purisha virajaniya, Mutra virajaniya
  186. Plaksha (Ficus lacor): Mutra samgrahaniya
  187. Vata (Ficus bengalensis): Mutra samgrahaniya
  188. Kapitana (Albizzia lebbeck): Mutra samgrahaniya
  189. Udumbara (Ficus glomarata): Mutra samgrahaniya
  190. Ashwattha (Ficus religiosa): Mutra samgrahaniya
  191. Ashmantaka (Bauhinia racemosa): Mutra Samgrahaniya
  192. Nalina (Nelumbo nucifera): Mutra virajaniya
  193. Kumuda (Nymphaea alba): Mutra virajaniya
  194. Pundarika: Mutra virajaniya
  195. Shatapatra (variety of nelumbo nucifera): Mutra virajaniya
  196. Vrukshadani (Dendrophthoe falcata): Mutrala
  197. Ushira (Vetiveria zizanioides): Mutrala, Varṇya, Shukra shodhana, Dahaprashamana, Angamrdaprashamana
  198. Pashaṇabheda (Bergenia ligulate): Mutrala
  199. Shringi: Kasahara
  200. Tamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri): Kasahara, Shwasahara
  201. Aguru: Shwasahara, Sheeta prashamana
  202. Surasa (Ocimum Sanctum): Shwasahara
  203. Chanda: Shwashara
  204. Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens): shothahara (amogha )
  205. Shalaparni, Sthira (Desmodium gangeticum): Shothahara, Snehopaga, Balya, Vaya sthapana
  206. Kashamarya: Shothahara
  207. Sharkara: Jwarahara, Dahaprashamana, Shonita sthapana
  208. Kharjura (Phoenix sylvestries): Shramahara
  209. Priyala (Buchanan ialanzan): Shramahara, Udardaprashamana
  210. Phalgu (Ficus hispida): Shramahara
  211. Shashtika (variety of Oryza sativa): Shramahara
  212. Nílotpala (Nymphe astelata): Dahaprashaman
  213. Tagara (Valerania wallichii): Sheeta prashamana
  214. Bhutika (Trachyspermum ammi): sheeta prashamana
  215. Tinduka (Diospyros peregrima): Udardaprashamana
  216. Kadara (variety of Acacia catechu): Udardaprashamana
  217. Arimeda (Acacia catechu): Udardaprashamana, Sanjna sthapana
  218. Ashwakarna (Dipterocarpus alatus): Udardaprashamana
  219. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): Udardaprashamana
  220. Asana (Terminalia tomentosa): Udardaprashamana
  221. Pippalimula (Roots of Piper longum): Shula prashamana
  222. Ajagandha (Gynandropsis gynandra): Shula prashamana
  223. Ajaji (Cuminimum cynminum): Shula prashamana
  224. Rudhira (Crocus sativus): Shonitasthapana
  225. Gairika (Ferrum haematite): Shonitasthapana
  226. Shala (Shorea robusta): Vedanasthapana
  227. Tumba (Xanthoxylo nalatum): Vedanasthapana
  228. Vanjula (Salix caprea): Vedanasthapana
  229. Ashoka (Saraca indica): Vedanasthapana
  230. Ashokarohinya: Sanjna sthapana
  231. Katarya: Sanjna sthapana
  232. Choraka (Angelic aglauca): Sanjna sthapana
  233. Vayastha - Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri): Sanjna sthapana , Prajasthapan
  234. Golomi – a variety of Vacha (Acorus calamus): Sanjna sthapana
  235. Palankasha (Commiphora mukul): Sanjna sthapana
  236. Shatavirya (cynodont dactylon): Prajasthapana
  237. Sahasravirya ( variety of cynodont dactylon): Prajasthapana
  238. Avyatha: Prajasthapana
  239. Shiva: Prajasthapana
  240. Vatyapushpi, Vatyayani (Sida rhombifolia): Prajasthapana, Brumhaniya
  241. Yukta: vayasthapana
  242. Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica): Vayasthapana

Sutra Sthana Chapter 5 Matrasheetiya Adhyaya

Dietary articles

  1. Shali rice (Oryza sativum): Useful for regular consumption
  2. Shashtikarice(variety of Oryza sativum): Useful for regular consumption
  3. Mudga (Vigna radiata- green gram): Useful for regular consumption
  4. Aamalaka (Phyllanthus emblica -Indian-gooseberry):Useful for regular consumption
  5. Yava (Hordeum vulgare-barley):Useful for regular consumption
  6. Til (Sesamum indicum-sesame): Contraindicated for regular consumption
  7. Masha (Vigna mungo-black gram): Contraindicated for regular consumption
  8. Shaluka (tuber of lotus-Nymphaea alba Linn.): Contraindicated for regular consumption
  9. Bisa (stalk of lotus-Nymphaea alba Linn.): Contraindicated for regular consumption

Used in daily procedures of preservation of health

Anjana

  1. sauviranjana (antimony sulphide): collyrium for daily use
  2. rasanjana (aqueous extract of Berberis aristata):collyrium for intermittent use for the purpose of cleansing

Dhumapana

  1. Harenuka (Pisum sativum L. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  2. Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  3. Prithvika ( Amomum subulatum Roxb.), Sthula ela??: Useful in inhalation for daily use
  4. Kesara(Crocus Sativus L.): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  5. Nakha ( Ipomoea Pes-tigridis L.)?? Langali??: Useful in inhalation for daily use
  6. Hribera (Plectranthus vettiveroides(Jacob) ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  7. Chandana ( Santaum albus L.): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  8. Patra ( Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  9. Tvak (Cinnamomum verum J.Presl ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  10. Ela (Ellatoria cardamomum(L.) Maton): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  11. Ushira (Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  12. Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides Buch.-Ham.): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  13. Dhyamaka (Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  14. Madhuka ( Glycyrrhiza glabra L.or Madhuka indica?? ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  15. Mamsi ( Nardostachys jatamansi (D.Don.) DC. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  16. Guggulu (Commiphora mukul(Hook.ex Stocks): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  17. Aguru( Aquilaria malaccensis Lam.): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  18. Sharkara( Dodecacarbon monodecahydrate ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  19. Good bark of Nyagrodha(Ficus benghalensis L.): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  20. Ashvattha (Ficus religiosa L. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  21. Plaksha (Ficus virens Aiton): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  22. Lodhra (Symplocos racemose Roxb. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  23. Vanya (Boswellia serrata Roxb.ex Colebr): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  24. Sarjarasa (Vateria indica L. ) : Useful in inhalation for daily use
  25. Musta (Cyperus rotundus L. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  26. Shaileya (Parmotrema perlatum (Huds.)M.Choisy ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  27. Kamala (Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  28. Utpala(Nymphaea nouchali Burm.f. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  29. Sriveshtaka (Pinus roxburghii Sarg. ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  30. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata Roxb.ex Colebr ): Useful in inhalation for daily use
  31. Sukabarha( ): Useful in inhalation for daily use

Nasya

Ingredients of anu taila
  1. Chanadana (Santalum album Linn.-Indian sandal wood)
  2. Aguru (Aquilaria agalocha Rox.-eagle wood)
  3. Patra (Cinnamomum tamala Nees.-cinnamom leaf)
  4. Darvi(Berberis aristata DC-Indian barberry)
  5. Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.-liquorice)
  6. Bala (Sida cordifolia Linn.-country mallow)
  7. Prapaundarika (Nymphaea lotus Linn.-lotus rhizomes)
  8. Sukshma ela (Elattaria cardamomum Maton -small cardamom)
  9. Vidanga (Embelia ribes Burm.f.-false black pepper)
  10. Bilva (Aegle marmelos Corr.-wood apple)
  11. Utpala (Nymphaea caerulea Sav.-sacred blue lily)
  12. Hribera(Coleus zeylanicus Benth.)
  13. Abhayam(Vetiveria zizanioides)
  14. Vanya(Cyperus tenniflorus-rush nut)
  15. Twak (Cinnamomum tamala Nees.-cinnamom bark)
  16. Musta (Cyperus rotendus Linn.- nut grass)
  17. Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus R.B.-Indian sarsaparilla)
  18. Sthira (Desmodium gangeticum DC-ticktrefoil)
  19. Jivanti(Leptadenia reticulate W& A-cork swallow wart)
  20. Prushniparni (Uraria picta Desv.-painted leaved uraria)
  21. Deodar (cedrus deodara Loud.)
  22. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.-climbing asparagus)
  23. Harenu (Pisum sativaum Linn.-fragrant piper)
  24. Bruhati (Solanum indicum Linn.-Indian night shade)
  25. Vyaghri (Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad-yellow berried night shade)
  26. Surabhi (Pluchea lancolata Oliver & Hiern-Indian groundsel)
  27. Padmakeshara (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.-lotus filaments)

Teeth cleansing trees

  1. Karanja (Pongamia pinnata Pierre-Indian beech)
  2. Karavira (Nerium indicum Mill-Indian oleander)
  3. Arka (Calotropis gigantean Linn -madar)
  4. Malati (Aganosma dichotoma Roth-Arabian jasmine)
  5. Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna Roxb)
  6. Asana (Terminalia tomentosa W&A-spinout kini-tree)

Mouth fresheners

  1. Jati (Myristica fragrans Hoult.-nutmeg)
  2. Katuka (Hibiscuss abelmoschus Linn.-musk-mellow)
  3. Puga (Areca catechu Linn.-betel-nut)
  4. Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum Merrill & Perry-cloves)
  5. Kankola (Piper cubeba Linn.-cubeb-pepper seed)
  6. Tambula (betel-leaves)
  7. Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm.-camphor)
  8. Sukshma ela (Elattaria cardamomum Maton- small cardamom)

Sutra Sthana Chapter 6 Tasyashiteeya Adhyaya

Herbs used in Spring season

  1. chandana (Santalum album Linn): Used for external application
  2. Aguru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb) (eagle-wood): Used for external application
 This page needs your contribution. Kindly connect to carakasamhita@gmail.com if interested to contribute.
Retrieved from "https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php?title=List_of_herbs_in_Charak_Samhita&oldid=42559"